Monday, October 26, 2009

The National Anthem is sung so beautifully, young Kendell Washington blows everyone away. It's a perfect start to a fabulous weekend.

Worker bees.

Everyone loves the ribbon ladies!

And everyone loves the kitchen ladies, too!

The Trial Photographer, Karen Woods of Woods Vue Photography, (seen here talking with judge, Keith Harold of Eudora, KS) is going to send us some action shots of the trial, plus a gorgeous collage she did of the singing of the Star Spangled Banner. We'll post them in a separate entry.

Monday, October 19, 2009

Marth Veach and her young Labrador, Wilson, compete at PKC's June trial at the Sports Plex.

Come on out to the Paducah Regional Sports Plex (approximately 2.5 miles west from I-24, Highway 60 in Paducah, exit 4) to see the fastest growing AKC dog sport in the country!

Thursday hours are 4 PM to around 9 PM. Friday and Saturday are completely filled. More than 330 dogs will run from 8 AM to around 5 PM and on Sunday we'll run more than 300 dogs from 8 AM to around 4 PM.

Paducah Kennel Club members will be wearing their red shirts and will be happy to answer your questions.

Admission is

FREE

for spectators! Bring your friends!

You won't believe how much fun you have. Competitors are mingling around with spectators, and you can have a front row seat right in all the action.

This is our biggest trial yet. Members of the WORLD TEAM are coming to Paducah to compete, along with amateurs and professionals from all over the country. There will also be vendors with unique goodies that you can't find elsewhere.

[***PKC Members, please check you email for more info about the dinner.]

Monday, October 5, 2009

The fab four: Sally Moore, Obedience Chair Ginia Manchester, Judy Johnson, and Lead Instructor Debbie CavittFred the Beagle wants to see the handout, too, Maurica!First time in the ring

It will be fun to see the class learn and improve as the weeks go on!

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SEMINAR!

On the 3rd and 4th of October, PKC hosted an Obedience Seminar, given by Bridget Carlsen.

Bridget Carlsen and her Norwich Terrier demonstrating the happy training technique, which has won Bridget such renown.Bridget Carlsen has been training dogs for over 30 years. She has put 52 titles (and counting!) from the sports of Obedience, Field and Agility on seven Golden Retrievers and a Norwich Terrier. Her accomplishments include 6 Obedience Trial Champion (OTCH) titles, 8160 lifetime OTCH points, 147 High in Trial (HIT) awards, 195 High Combined (HC) awards, and perfect 200 scores in both Open and Utility.

Working slots were full and even auditing slots for the Seminar were well attended.

Obedience Chair, Virginia Manchester wrote:

I would like to give a big thanks to Debbie Cavitt for a great weekend. The kitchen crew was wonderful as usual-----Dee, Lee, and Patience. Also a big thanks to all who brought food. We had a great turnout and people from as far away as Maryland, and Kansas City, St Louis, Nashville and Evansville. I''m probably leaving others out and I apologize.

And the comments from the participants were so complimentary:

"We always know the food is going to be good at Paducah!"

"You people sure do know how to put on a party!"

"You are so lucky to have this place. It's just beautiful."

"This has just been perfect. I've learned a ton and stuffed myself: It doesn't get better than that!"

Thank you Debbie, and Ginia for your hard work to make this such a success! Thanks to the members who brought yummy food - it was appreciated. (And special thanks to Debbie's dad for mowing on Friday.)

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WHAT'S GOING ON?

September 17, 9 am - 2 pm

Responsible Dog Owners FUN DAY!!

Public invited (In fact it's FOR the Public)

Bring your dog and enjoy amazing demonstrations of Police Dog work, Search and Rescue, Nationally renown Lodi Retrievers, Flyball, Agility, Meet The Breeds, and much MUCH more! All this and a Rabies Vaccine clinic.

September 29th

Pet Obedience Classes start

This very popular 6 week class is back. Taught by friendly experts who have titled their dogs and have spent their lives working with dogs. Contact Virginia Manchester giniamanchester@gmail.com to register.

About the PKC

We're an all-breed AKC Kennel Club located in Western Kentucky. We host AKC conformation shows at our gorgeous property in June, AKC Obedience Trials, and AKC Agility Trials at a state of the art indoor facility twice a year. We have an annual Dog Fair in September, and ongoing obedience, agility, and conformation classes. Meetings are the second Tuesday every month at 7 PM. Come join us! We love dogs and dog folks!